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Panoramic head options

Started May 22, 2017 | Discussions thread
nixda Veteran Member • Posts: 5,515
Re: Panoramic head options

jvvw wrote:

I am looking for what solutions people are using for pano heads. I do long exposures and panoramas and need a new setup to make stitching as easy as possible. I have a x Pro 1 currently. Thanks!

This is what I have:

I built it from more or less standard components. It's hard to see but there is a rail attached to the upper rotator. This setup is for multi-row, spherical panoramas. It can be easily simplified for single-row panoramas by taking the top rail and putting it on the bottom rotor that's mounted to the head. I never cared too much for heads with indent stops; if you do, you'd need a different head.

I chose that route over getting a pre-made setup to make sure it's not going to be larger than I really need as I often carry my gear into the mountains. Also, Chris from Hejnar Photo was kind enough to work with me on designing that L-bracket. He now has a different design, definitely worth checking out.

 nixda's gear list:nixda's gear list
Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 +1 more
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